The Free Market

Motivated Cares Food Pantry

Welcome to The Free Market, where we proudly provide assistance to low-income families in need. Supported by generous donations from our sponsors, including Walmart, Giant, and Food Connect, we operate biweekly on Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM. During the summer months, you can find us in Sherwood Park, and in the fall, we move to the atrium of PMHC in Philadelphia. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Food insecurity in West Philadelphia is a significant and growing challenge, shaped by economic, social, and systemic factors.

What Is Food Insecurity?

Food insecurity means lacking consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life. In Philadelphia, 15.2% of residents and nearly 30% of children were food insecure in 2022—a sharp increase from previous years. West Philadelphia neighborhoods, particularly zip codes like 19139, 19142, and 19143, are among the hardest hit due to high poverty rates and limited access to affordable, healthy food options.

Meeting the Need

Welcome to Motivated Cares! We believe that little support can lead to significant change in our communities. mission is to tackle food insecurity in West Philadelphia by providing access to nutritious food through our established pantry and partnerships with local organizations. With initiatives like The Free Market we strive to make healthy food accessible to everyone, reinforcing our commitment to serving and uplifting community.

Donations

Motivated Cares is in the business of changing and shaping lives. Without the donations from our supporters, we could not provide the support that our community needs. The work we do at our Food Pantry is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. We make sure our partners and supporters are empowered by creating opportunities for individuals and communities.

Thank You to All Our Supporters

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Workshops / Classes

Through Motivated Cares, community residents are offered workshops and classes geared toward healthy eating, shopping on a budget, couponing, gardening, and cooking classes showcasing food from the garden to the table.

Workshops/Classes- Coming Soon!

You Can Help!

Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference with Motivated Cares right now! The support we receive is a huge driver of the good work we do in addressing some of society’s most challenging problems. Get in touch today and join our community in making a lasting impact.

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